Braintree Top 40

It's a hat-trick for Kygo & Miguel as “Remind Me to Forget” spends a third consecutive week at #1, thanks to Josh and Emm!e.  “Tongue” makes its way into the top 2 for the first time as “The Middle” sinks to its lowest position yet at #3. Hayley Kiyoko has a good week as her new album received high praise.  “What I Need” featuring Kehlani becomes her 2nd top ten, debuting at #8.

Another artist that had her new album released this week to critical acclaim is Kacey Musgraves.  While country is typically frown upon in Braintree, Musgraves has created a country sound that is not only palatable, but downright pleasing to pop listeners.  Her single, “High Horse,” debuts on the chart at #31 and looks ready to make a jump next week as Emily gets her hands on Golden Hour.  The Weeknd also had a good week as his surprise EP, My Dear Melancholy, was released.  It attracted Josh, Emm!e, and Emily and allowed the ode to former lover, Selena Gomez, “Call Out My Name,” to debut at #21.

Chart MVP goes to Emm!e this week as she used the shit out of her Spotify and got “Old Thing Back” into the top ten for the first time at #7 as well as getting LANY its 2nd chart entry and the return of “Sit Next to Me” and “Little of Your Love”.  She also listened to a healthy dose of late 90s teen pop, as evidenced by *NSYNC’s big debut at #32 with “It’s Gonna Be Me”.  Surprisingly, this is *NSYNC’s 2nd appearance on the chart after “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays” debuted back in December.. Daina literally listened to nothing this week, so that’s enough on her.

Although Celina only listened to 27 songs, she made it count.  She kept “Touch” on the chart at #34 and contributed to the re-entry of “Stay” at #37.  Emily also helped bring “Stay” back as well as provide boosts to such songs as “Meant to Be,” “Praying,” and “Lost in Japan”.  Breagh nearly got Spice Girls on the chart with the help of Emm!e (why were we all in a 90s mood this week?) but fell just short.  She did get her bestie Dua Lipa return to the top five with “IDGAF” jumping to #4 as well as give “New Rules” a boost back up to #27.

We have a big week coming up as Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa release their highly anticipated single, “One Kiss”.  Look for that one to be a multi-week #1 here in Braintree as both artists have a strong fanbase. We also see new releases from Kesha and Tove Styrke, as well as the release of Cardi B’s debut album Invasion of Privacy that could easily shake up the chart.  It looks like Kygo & Miguel’s reign at #1 is ending, but one never knows here at the Braintree Top 40!

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